Compass
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: In a circuit; round about.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north). A pair of compasses (a device used with a pencil to draw an arc or circle on paper). The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice. A space within limits; area. scope
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round. To go about or round entirely; to traverse. To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain. To plot; to scheme (against someone).
Example sentence: There is a minimum requirement of morality, of moral compass, of decency, of moral empathy. And if you are incapable of meeting that minimum requirement, you can't even talk to me about policy.
Grasp
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To grip—to take hold, particularly with the hand.To understand.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: gripunderstandingthat which is accessible; that which is within one's reach or ability
Example sentence: If you call 'religious' a man who believes in what I call a Supermeaning, a meaning so comprehensive that you can no longer grasp it, get hold of it in rational intellectual terminology, then one should feel free to call me religious, really.